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# Alfred Barye (1839–1882)

## What is Alfred Barye’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Alfred Barye at 28 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $748 including buyer’s premium (middle half $596–$1,792, n=13). The auction record is $6,324 for Arabe sur un dromadaire (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabe sur un dromadaire | Bronze à patine brune | $6,324 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 2 | Sculpture équestre de Jeanne d'Arc, 1839 | Bronze à patine brune | $4,612 | Osenat | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Jeanne d'Arc, 1839 | Patinated bronze | $4,025 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2003 |
| 4 | Rhinocéros | Bronze | $3,917 | Tajan | Jan 2012 |
| 5 | Éléphant monté par un jeune cornac | Bronze à patine brune nuancée de rouge | $3,219 | Crait + Müller | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | RHINOCÉROS, 1839 | Bronze à patines brune et verte | $2,485 | Osenat | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Rhinocéros, 1900 | Bronze à patine brun-noir | $2,293 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Alfred Barye (French, 1839-1882) A patinated bronze cockerel sculpture, 19th century,, 19th century | Patinated bronze cockerel sculpture | $2,142 | Sworders | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Eléphant déracinant une souche | Bronze à patine brun-vert nuancé | $1,995 | Ader | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Éléphant | Bronze | $1,956 | Tajan | Jul 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $1,859 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,976 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,832 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Barye is a French artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,192. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Barye sold in 2026 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Barye work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Barye work is $1,192.

The median Alfred Barye sculpture sells for $983 across 48 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Barye sculptures typically sell for $480–$1,928 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 66 | $983†‡ | $6,324 | 72.7% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,612‡ | $6,324 | — | 2026-03-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $480–$1,928†‡ | $806†‡ | $4,170† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $600–$4,025‡ | $1,250‡ | $6,324 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,324 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,612 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alfred Barye worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Barye work is $1,192. The median Alfred Barye sculpture sells for $983 across 48 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Barye sculptures typically sell for $480–$1,928 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Barye sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Barye sculpture is $983. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Alfred Barye's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Barye sculpture is $6,324.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Barye sculpture?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Barye sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Alfred Barye's auction record?

Alfred Barye's auction record is $6,324, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.